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Technical instructions for simulated voyages by cruise ship operators under CDC’s framework for conditional sailing order
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May 5, 2021
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Description:This document is intended to assist cruise ship operators in preparing to conduct simulated (“trial”) voyages in advance of restricted passenger voyages under a COVID-19 Conditional Sailing Certificate. This includes conducting simulated voyages insofar as practicable to test the efficacy of the cruise ship operator’s ability to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 onboard its cruise ship as per the terms of CDC’s Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO), developing an after-action report, and addressing any identified deficiencies.
This document provides technical instructions for Phase 2B of CDC’s CSO for cruise ship operations in U.S. waters to ensure health and safety protections for travelers (crew and future passengers) and port personnel prior to resuming passenger operations in a way that mitigates the risk of spreading COVID-19.
These instructions are not intended as, and do not constitute, a comprehensive statement regarding a cruise ship operator’s duties and obligations under CDC’s CSO. These instructions reflect CDC’s reasoned judgement based on the best available current science regarding the subject areas covered in the document. Cruise ship operators should carefully consider and incorporate these instructions in developing their own health and safety protocols.
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Content Notes:Audience -- Purpose -- Notifying and Requesting CDC Approval to Conduct a Simulated Voyage -- Eligibility for Conducting a Simulated Voyage -- Requirements Relating to Volunteer Passengers -- Requirements Relating to the General Components of a Simulation and Simulated Activities -- Requirements Relating to Laboratory Testing -- Considerations Genetic Sequencing -- Advisory Related to Terminating a Simulated Voyage to Protect Health and Safety -- Requirements Related to the Simulated Voyage After-Action Report (AAR) -- Role of Vaccinations During Simulated Voyages -- Option in Lieu of a Simulated Voyage -- Simulated Voyages and the Passenger Vessel Safety Act -- CDC’s Mask Order -- Reporting to Federal Agencies During Simulated Voyages.
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